The first woman Governor of an Indian state was:
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A.
Indira Gandhi
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B.
Sarojini Naidu
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C.
Vijay Lakshmi Pandit
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D.
Sucheta Kripalani
Correct Answer:
B. Sarojini Naidu
Explanation:
Sarojini Naidu was the first woman to serve as a governor of an Indian state, holding the office for the United Provinces (now Uttar Pradesh) from August 15, 1947, until her death on March 2, 1949. A prominent figure in the Indian independence movement and a celebrated poet known as the Nightingale of India, she was also the first Indian woman to be elected president of the Indian National Congress. While the other individuals listed were trailblazers—Sucheta Kripalani was the first female Chief Minister, Indira Gandhi was the first female Prime Minister, and Vijay Lakshmi Pandit was the first female president of the UN General Assembly—Naidu holds the specific distinction of being the inaugural female governor.
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